Summary
This posting is for a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist in the Civil Division's Torts Branch, Environmental Litigation Section (ETL). Torts is the principal guardian of the public fisc at the Department and defends the United States and its employees against tort suits, which cumulatively seek billions, and sometimes trillions, of dollars in monetary damages each year.
Duties
The duties for the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, assigns and prioritizes the work of paralegal and support staff. Ensures personnel decisions and actions align with merit system principles and EEO policies. Organizes and manages case documents, evidence, and exhibits. Coordinates logistics and technical requirements for hearings, depositions, and trials. Manages travel authorizations and vouchers in compliance with federal travel regulations and organizational policies. Provides updates, briefings, and recommendations to supervisors, attorneys, and program staff. Prepares clear and accurate legal and administrative documents, including summaries, reports, and correspondence.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the application questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics): Leadership Technical Competence Administration and Management Oral Communication Written Communication Additionally, you must meet the area of consideration (see above). Applicants who do not meet this are ineligible for consideration. Basis of Rating: DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates. Due Weight for Performance: Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. Due weight for performance applies to federal and non-federal work. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089261